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As teens growing up, the trio of talented musicians and songwriters, that make up the core of this dynamic new rock band, were shaken to their young souls by the crunching guitar riffs and memorable melodies that came out of the hard rock capital of the world, namely, Los Angeles.

After making the move across the Atlantic to sign a record deal the band quickly set up residence in a recording studio with legendary producer Bob Rock and set to work on their first E.P. The ‘New Disorder’ E.P was released in August 2013 and the band hit the road in support of it securing a slot on the Rockstar Uproar Tour with Janes Addiction, New Politics and Alice in Chains followed by North American & European support tours.

Mexico was next on the list as the guys travelled south of the border numerous times in 2014 to support the release of the ‘We Wont Give Up’ E.P culminating in a main stage slot at Corona Capital Festival in the heart of Mexico City.

2015 marked the release of brand new music – coming in the form of single ‘Burn’.

With production duties handled by guitarist Karnig Manoukian, ‘Burn’ is a dark and driving example of the bands new sonic maturity. ‘Burn’ spent the majority of 2015 tearing up the airwaves in Mexico and Brazil with heavy rotation on the countries top 40 stations.

Charming Liars released their Delete.Repeat E.P in late 2015, with new singer Kiliyan Maguire stepping up behind the microphone. The band have already finished the follow up to ‘Delete.Repeat’ which is slated for release later this year to coincide with tours in both North/South America and the UK/Europe.

After a successful month long tour of Australia playing packed out venues, Tim Wheatley is now heading back to LA to launch his debut solo record in his current hometown on the other side of the world. The Melbourne indie alt folk troubadour’s hard work has paid off, scoring the ultimate recognition from the industry, impressing fans and critics alike with his album, Cast Of Yesterday, with the album reaching number 9 on the ARIA country music chart.

Thrilled with his impressive chart results, Wheatley says, “To land in the top 10 was astounding. I would never have imagined the response we’ve had to this record.”
“It was a hectic month of shows but looking back on it, I had a blast,” beams Wheatley. “The crowds were so receptive and I think doing it solo was such an effective way to re-introduce myself as I got to know so many people that way. It was a great chance to play the record and get a sense of everyone's favourite songs, which I'll now take back to the States before returning home for another tour in the summer, I can't wait to get back!”

Cast of Yesterday was recorded at Sing Sing studios in Melbourne, produced by Paul McKercher (You Am I, Sarah Blasko, Pete Murray) and mixed by Niko Bolas (Neil Young, Johnny Cash) at Capitol Studios in Hollywood. Poetically titled, Cast of Yesterday, the album was written about a range of people from Wheatley’s past - friends, heroes and villains and is a dynamic collection of songs that is sure to surprise and delight. With an alt-folk, indie Australiana and at times country feel, Cast Of Yesterday is packed with memorable melodies and a signature smooth vocal, all the while showcasing Wheatley’s impressive songwriting ability.

Hailing from Los Angeles, [Brackets] use the perfect combination of grit and charm to bring angst to a music scene that could use more of it. Through blending powerful Joplin-esque vocals with sweet melodies, their songs are kinetic in nature and lyrically pure.

Shadow The Wild was born on a movie set. Lead singer Ari Welkom was playing the part of a vampire killer. Guitar player Fabien Hameline was the assistant director. Between takes, they struck up a conversation about music, which developed into some jam sessions that spawned a decision to start a band when the film wrapped.

“The first time we played together, it was magic,” San Francisco born Welkom says. “Fabien’s twin brother, Sebastien, was a classical guitarist. He switched to bass. [Drummer] Adam (Timmerman) was the second guy we auditioned. After one song, we knew he was the one.” The new band started writing songs, polishing them with numerous gigs on LA’s active club scene, touring regionally, playing SXSW, etc.

But there was still a sound they were collectively chasing. They knew they’d know it when they found it, so they stopped performing for a year to hone in on their song writing.

When the band met longtime LA producer Greg Morgenstein, they knew they’d found a kindred spirit. “Greg’s attention to detail is immaculate,” Welkom says. “He guided us through the recording process helping us polish the hooks, the grooves, the tempos and the dynamics. He made sure we were playing the songs as tightly as possible before recording them. He encouraged us to come up with all sorts of cool parts, then showed us how to incorporate them into the songs.”

The first result is “Twin Flame,” the band’s debut single and the lead track from their eponymous EP, set for release on June 3 via the band’s label, My Inner Animal. It opens with the spacy, swirling sounds of a Wurlitzer electric piano and the heartbeat of Timmerman’s kick drum. Washes of color from a processed electric guitar solo, played backwards, seep into the track, a nod to the sounds of ‘60s psychedelia. Dub-like keyboard effects and the band’s swooning choral harmonies set the stage for Welkom’s vocal, a perfect blend of passion and apprehension. He captures the feeling you get when you’re aching for love, while doubting it will ever arrive. “The song explores the dilemma of being in a superficial culture, disconnected from our fellow humans, yet longing for connection.” Welkom says. “It’s that old - I can’t live with you, but I can’t live without you – conundrum, but the guy in our song says he’d rather burn with her, than drown without her.” Midway through the track, Fabien Hameline takes an eerie psychedelic guitar break that intensifies the feelings of hunger and longing. It’s a fitting harbinger for the impressive EP the band has waiting on deck.

While the four musicians in Shadow the Wild have been playing for most of their lives, this is the first time any of them have been in an ongoing band.

Twin brothers Fabien and Sebastien Hameline grew up in France, but American rock inspired their move to LA. “‘Rock’ is an English word,” Sebastien says. “It’s odd to hear rock music sung in any language other than English. We both started on piano at seven, then moved on to cello and classical guitar. When Fabien started playing with Ari, I switched to bass.” Sebastien’s bass lines have the flavor of lead guitar, adding a unique texture to the band’s rhythms.

When he was a child, Timmerman was already making percussive sounds with his mouth and teeth. In 4th grade he started drum lessons and in high school picked up piano, guitar and bass. He later graduated from the prestigious Berklee College of music before leaving for LA. “Somebody asked me if I wanted to try out for a band and I’ve been playing with the guys since that first audition, growing closer, as friends and musicians, every day.”

“Our ultimate goal is to write songs that will outlive the band,” Sebastien says, “and play them on the biggest stages of the world.”EBUT SINGLE OUT JUNE 3